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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 2.85 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -17.6 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 247.06%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd. Profit dropped by -140.79 % Year to Year, Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd’s profitability increased by 26.21 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -140.78 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 25.86 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 25.624 Cr | Rs. 31.985 Cr | Rs. 26.355 Cr | -17.6 % | + 2.85 % |
Expenses | Rs. 26.09 Cr | Rs. 27.76 Cr | Rs. 22.97 Cr | -17.26 % | -11.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.47 Cr | Rs. 4.23 Cr | Rs. 3.39 Cr | -19.86 % | + 821.28 % |
OPM % | -1.83 % | 13.22 % | 12.86 % | -0.36 % | + 14.69 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.017 Cr | Rs. 0.059 Cr | + 247.06 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.84 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.88 Cr | -8.33 % | + 4.76 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 1.41 Cr | Rs. 1.61 Cr | + 14.18 % | + 15 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -2.71 Cr | Rs. 1.88 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | -48.94 % | + 135.42 % |
Tax % | -0.7 % | 53.58 % | 14.49 % | -39.09 % | + 15.19 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -2.69 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | + 26.44 % | + 140.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.79 | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.73 | + 25.86 % | + 140.78 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 2.85 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -17.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -17.26 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -11.96 %. Operating profit, while up 821.28 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -19.86 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 14.69 %, but a shrinkage of -0.36 % sequentially. Other income rose by 247.06 % compared to the last quarter, Interest expenses dropped significantly by -8.33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 4.76 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 14.18 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 135.42 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -48.94 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 15.19 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -39.09 %. Net profit rose by 140.89 % year-on-year but experienced a 26.44 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 140.78 % but a quarterly rise of 25.86 %. In summary, Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 25.624 Cr | Rs. 31.985 Cr | Rs. 26.355 Cr | -17.6 % | + 2.85 % |
Expenses | Rs. 26.09 Cr | Rs. 27.76 Cr | Rs. 22.97 Cr | -17.26 % | -11.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.47 Cr | Rs. 4.23 Cr | Rs. 3.39 Cr | -19.86 % | + 821.28 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -2.69 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | + 26.44 % | + 140.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.79 | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.73 | + 25.86 % | + 140.78 % |
In reviewing Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.85 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -17.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -11.96 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -17.26 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 821.28 % annually, and saw a -19.86 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 140.89 %, and experienced a 26.44 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 140.78 % annually, however rose by 25.86 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kothari Fermanatation & Biochem Ltd exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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